Peanut Oil

Peanut oil, also referred to as groundnut oil or arachis oil, is a vegetable-derived oil made from the edible seeds of the peanut plant.Peanut oil is a great source of vitamin E.It has also been linked to some health benefits, including reducing certain risk factors for heart disease and lowering blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.

Here is the nutritional breakdown for one tablespoon of peanut oil :

• Calories: 119
• Fat: 14 grams
• Saturated fat: 2.3 grams
• Monounsaturated fat: 6.2 grams
• Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 grams
• Vitamin E: 11% of the RDI
• Phytosterols: 27.9 mg